Noctua NH-D14 Mounting Position

[Marz01]

Being my first build im a bit confused.

Specs
HAF X case
G.Skill Ripjaws (2x4) ram
Asus P8P67 Deluxe m/b
XFX Radeon 6870 v/c

Which way should/do I mount the cooler?
Logic tells me to mount it so the air is pushed out thru the top of case cause its a larger fan
But looking at the fit if I do this the video card wont fit

Would it be right to say that I have to mount this so the back fan sits on top of the ram and pushes the heat out the back of the case?

Also a bit worried about the spread of the termal paste
Put some on in a test run and then pulled it off and it had like little cracks thru it
Mind you I didnt keep it on for longer than 5 minutes and Im spewing I didn't take a photo to show what I mean

Thank You in advance

 

[saint19]

Hi.

The proper way is install the cooler taking the air from the front side of your case and blowing up to the back side. In other words:

case's front side>fan1>cooler>fan2>cooler>case's back side

 

[Marz01]

Thanks Saint

Appreciate the tip

 

[Marz01]

Best answer selected by marz01.

 

[saint19]

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